ROWE
POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE
2) Current Limit
– Circuit Capacity (set for each circuit) – Max 60Amps total load
A current limit is assigned to each of the six circuits. This sets the maximum current allowed to flow through the circuit.
Electrically exceeding this setting will cause the circuit to automatically interrupt, protecting your accessory, and more
importantly, your vehicle. Current limits can be set (in 1A increments) from 1A up to 10A on circuits 2,3,6, from 1A to 15A on
circuits 1 &4, and 1A-20A on circuit #5.
(circuit #5 is the only 20A capable circuit)
A 20A setting on circuit #5 should only be used for intermittent applications. (high amp horns, etc.)
See the
specifications on your accessory to determine the best setting for the circuit through which you are powering it. To allow for
slight variances, it’s typically advisable to set the current limit with a slight margin (25-30%) above the standard current draw of
any accessory. This is only a guideline recommendation, and you should always check with the manufacturer of your
accessory to determine the best power setting.
3) "Delay On" and "Delay Off" Settings
Both of these settings are sho
wn in “seconds”.
Delay On
–
(0-240 seconds) -
This setting, when used, applies to all circuits, regardless of mode.
The feature allows for all of the available power on your vehicle to be directed at starting, prior to powering your accessories.
After an initial startup trigger signal is received, the PDM60 unit will wait this period of time before fully activating and powering
accessories. This delay can be set from “0” seconds (no delay) on up to “240” seconds (four minutes).
Delay Off (0-600 seconds) -
This setting only applies to circuits
with a “with time delay off” mode
.
The maximum available delay is 600 seconds. (10 minutes) When the triggering signal for a circuit is no longer present (as in
a key-off scenario), the circuit will remain live for the specified period of time. This feature is useful for communications
equipment, GPS, and a variety of other electronics. Once the delay time period of time is exhausted, the circuit will
automatically turn off.
The information above should provide you with a solid understanding of the programming features available on the PDM60. The
following will provide instructions related to installation and operation.
Getting Started:
Connect the small (BLACK) ground wire to a suitable ground point on the frame, battery, or to the supplied ground bus
cable. This is the ground wire for the internal circuitry of the PDM60.
Connect the heavy gauge (RED) power lead directly to your battery. (this lead supplies all power to the PDM60)
*** DO NOT REVERSE POLARITY ON POWER AND GROUND LEADS
– DAMAGE WILL RESULT AND VOID WARRANTY
Connect the Ignition Trigger wire (GRAY WIRE) to any switched power source.
– A stock PDM60 unit will remain inactive
(off) until an electrical signal is detec
ted on the unit’s Ignition Trigger wire. Once the unit detects an electrical signal on the
Ignition Trigger wire, the PDM60 begins its activation cycle. (there is a 7 second activation delay programmed into stock
units to allow all available battery power to be utilized for starting purposes) After the 7 second delay period has
exhausted, the unit will power up, and begin distributing power to all circuits. LED indicators display the status of each
circuit. (see color key below)
Connecting Your Devices:
Connecting your devices is easy. Connect the appropriate PDM60 circuit output wire to the
positive (+) power lead of your device. The circuit output leads are printed with the circuit
number to assist in ease of installation. (see photo at top of page) The booted ground bus
cable (large black wire) should be connected to your battery. It serves as a single ground point
for all of your accessories. Simply connect the ground (-) side of your device to the ground bus
cable using the supplied ring terminals and bolt. (a frame ground point can be used if desired) To prevent electrical noise,
audio or communications equipment should be grounded directly to the battery via the ground bus cable.
That’s it; one
wire from the PDM60 to your device.
– As indicated above, there are ring terminals for your ground wires, Posi-Lock
connectors for circuit wires, and a Posi-Tap connector to use for your ignition trigger wire; installation made easy.
*** Important
– To ensure long-term, hassle free operation, make sure that all of your wiring connections are secure.
Posi-Tap
Posi-Lock Ring Terminal Programming Cable PDM60 Module
